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SuperLega – Playoffs (Quarter-finals, Game 1)
Modena turns it around vs Piacenza
Valsa Group Modena came back from 0–2 down to win 3–2 over Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza (23-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-16, 17-15). Modena’s serving swing was decisive (14 aces), with Paul Buchegger delivering a huge impact from the line and Luca Porro named MVP after a 20-point performance. Piacenza led early but struggled to contain Modena’s pressure in reception and lost control of the match from set three onward.
Verona too strong for injury-hit Milano
Rana Verona swept Allianz Milano 3–0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-21) in a match shaped by Milano’s heavy injury situation. Verona dominated the first two sets with aggressive serving (nine aces) and efficient side-out play. Milano stayed closer only in the third, but couldn’t flip the ending.
Civitanova steals Game 1 in Trento
Cucine Lube Civitanova won 3–1 away at Itas Trentino (25-21, 27-25, 24-26, 25-17), taking early control with two tight sets, then closing strongly in the fourth. Civitanova’s net presence and block production made the difference, with Nikolov leading the scoring output.
Round snapshot + Game 2 dates
After Game 1: Civitanova win in Trento, Verona sweep Milano, Modena edge Piacenza at the tie-break, and Perugia had already beaten Monza 3–1 on March 7. Game 2 fixtures were set for 14–15 March.
After Hours – Playoffs, A3 Coppa Italia, and market context
In the After Hours discussion, Trentino GM Bruno Da Re stated that Alessandro Michieletto was likely to miss the rest of the season due to an ongoing vertebra fracture issue. The episode also touched on SuperLega playoff dynamics (including Perugia’s consistency and Verona’s ceiling with Christenson) and included reflections on the A3 Coppa Italia final, where Domotek Reggio Calabria completed a comeback from two sets down against Conad Reggio Emilia.
European Cups – Looking ahead (Italian clubs’ next steps)
Women’s Champions League (Quarter-finals)
Conegliano prepared for the first leg in Ankara vs Zeren, with the return scheduled at Palaverde and a golden set if needed.
Milano’s quarter-final vs VakıfBank was presented as a marquee clash, spotlighting the Egonu–Bošković duel and the weight of the first leg at Allianz Cloud.
CEV Cup (Men)
Piacenza focused on protecting its advantage in the return leg vs Berlin after the 3–0 away win, with Travica emphasizing concentration and energy management amid the domestic playoff schedule.
